East Kilbride Y.M's Caledonian team were up against their Caledonian Premier League rivals Bannockburn Amateurs in the Scottish Cup.

This was always going to be a tough fixture for YM but they found the net early in the game when Martyn McLaughlin's free kick from a wide left position was only partially cleared by the home defence. The ball was played out to YM right back Allan Miller whose teasing cross into the area was bulleted into the net by centre forward David Thomson after only two minutes.  This setback stung the home side into all out attack but YM held firm till midway through the half when Donaldson equalised.  YM were upset at losing this equaliser as they had been coping well but a misplaced pass let Bannockburn in and they capitalised.

Play was swinging from end to end in a good old fashioned "Scottish Cup Tie" keeping the large crowd entertained.  In first half injury time Bannockburn scored a second goal through the other Donaldson and again YM contributed to their own downfall by not clearing their lines.  The second half started with YM on the attack and David Thomson shrugged off the attentions of defender McLeod to guide the ball past keeper Maitland only to see the ball come back off the upright and safety.

Both teams gave their all in this pulsating match and with YM pushing forward looking for the equaliser keeper Peter Keegan showed his class with plenty saves late on to defy the home side.  Unfortunately time ran out on YM but they had contributed in a really exciting match and this Saturday they have the opportunity to show what they can do again when they entertain Giffnock North in the Caledonian Premier League at the John Wright kick off 2.30pm.